Fermentation tank with discharge port leak-proof structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation tank with discharge port anti -leak structure belongs to beer relevant technical field to solve the prior art but in long -term use, and the slight gap may appear because of vibration, abrasion etc. Factor at threaded joint, lead to beer liquid seepage. This situation not only may cause raw material loss, still can cause liquid drop contact equipment part, increase equipment corrosion risk or cause cleaning maintenance cost rise, influence production continuity or cause environmental cleaning burden's problem, including drain pipe, the threaded connection has the pipe body at drain pipe, the pipe body outer surface is set up with a plurality of annular grooves, a plurality of annular grooves all have the second rubber ring, a plurality of second rubber rings all with drain pipe inner wall contact, the pipe body one end is installed with the valve body, the drain pipe is installed with the window body, and the window body is located a plurality of second rubber ring and drain pipe contact area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of beer, and more specifically, it relates to a fermentation tank with a leak-proof outlet structure. Background Technology

[0002] In beer production, the fermentation tank is one of the key pieces of equipment. After fermentation, the beer needs to be discharged through the outlet. Currently, most fermentation tanks use threaded seals to connect the outlet to the drain pipe. However, over long-term use, micro-gaps may appear at the threaded connection due to vibration, wear, and other factors, leading to beer leakage. This can not only cause raw material loss but also increase the risk of equipment corrosion or raise cleaning and maintenance costs due to liquid dripping onto equipment parts, affecting production continuity or creating an environmental burden. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a fermentation tank with a leak-proof outlet structure. This solves the problem that, during long-term use, threaded connections may develop tiny gaps due to vibration, wear, or other factors, leading to beer leakage. This situation not only potentially causes raw material loss but also increases the risk of equipment corrosion or raises cleaning and maintenance costs due to liquid dripping onto equipment components, affecting production continuity or creating an environmental burden.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a fermenter with a leak-proof outlet structure, including a drain pipe, a pipe body threadedly connected to the drain pipe, multiple annular grooves formed on the outer surface of the pipe body, a second rubber ring fitted at each of the multiple annular grooves, the multiple second rubber rings contacting the inner wall of the drain pipe, a valve body installed at one end of the pipe body, a window installed at the drain pipe, the window being located in the contact area between the multiple second rubber rings and the drain pipe, and a groove connected to the pipe body.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a plate is connected to the drain pipe, a camera is provided on the plate, and magnets are attached to both the camera and the plate. The two magnets attract each other, and the camera is used to monitor whether there is beer liquid in the tank.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a ring is connected to the drain pipe, and a first rubber ring is adhered to the ring, with the first rubber ring in contact with one end of the pipe.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the tube body is L-shaped.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the portion of the tube that extends into the drain pipe is stepped.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the diameter of the tank is larger than the diameter of the lower end of the drain pipe.

[0010] This utility model provides a fermenter with a leak-proof outlet structure, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This new type of seal utilizes the cooperation between the drain pipe, pipe body, window, annular groove, and second rubber ring. After the pipe body is threadedly connected to the drain pipe, the second rubber ring is placed in multiple annular grooves of the pipe body, allowing multiple second rubber rings to form a tight seal with the inside of the drain pipe. Compared with the traditional single thread seal, this seal is more effective in preventing beer liquid from leaking through the thread gaps, reducing the risk of leakage due to vibration and wear, and reducing raw material loss. At the same time, the window allows direct observation of whether there is any beer liquid residue at the multiple second rubber rings, making it easier for operators to detect early signs of leakage in time, preventing minor leaks from accumulating into obvious leaks, thereby reducing the risk of equipment corrosion, reducing the burden of cleaning and maintenance, ensuring production continuity, and reducing environmental cleaning pressure.

[0011] 2. Through the cooperation between the pipe body, the drain pipe and the tank, if multiple second rubber rings fail, when the beer flows downwards at the drain pipe and the pipe body, the leaked beer liquid will fall into the groove for collection, which to a certain extent prevents the beer liquid from falling to the ground and affecting the cleanliness of the ground. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the middle plate, magnet, and camera; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drain pipe, the ring body, and the first rubber ring.

[0013] In the diagram: 1. Drain pipe; 2. Ring body; 3. First rubber ring; 4. Pipe body; 5. Valve body; 6. Annular groove; 7. Second rubber ring; 8. Tank body; 9. Plate body; 10. Magnet; 11. Camera; 12. Window. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a fermenter with a leak-proof outlet structure, including a drain pipe 1. The upper cone of the drain pipe 1 is the conical bottom of a beer fermenter. A pipe body 4 is threadedly connected to the drain pipe 1, and the threads of the two engage to form a basic sealing layer. The thread precision is optimized to reduce the initial gap. Multiple annular grooves 6 are formed on the outer surface of the pipe body 4, and a second rubber ring 7 is fitted in each of the multiple annular grooves 6. A groove 8 is connected to the pipe body 4. When the pipe body 4 is separated from the drain pipe 1, the second rubber ring 7 can be inserted... The second rubber ring 7 is made of food-grade nitrile rubber, which is resistant to alcohol corrosion and has lasting elasticity. Multiple second rubber rings 7 are in contact with the inner wall of the drain pipe 1. A valve body 5 is installed at one end of the pipe body 4, and a window 12 is installed at the drain pipe 1. The window 12 is located in the contact area between the multiple second rubber rings 7 and the drain pipe 1, allowing operators to directly observe whether there are any droplets adhering to the wall or signs of leakage. The second rubber rings 7 within the multiple annular grooves 6 of the pipe body 4 are tightly fitted to the inner wall of the drain pipe 1, forming a multi-layered elastic sealing layer. The compression deformation of the second rubber rings 7 can adaptively fill the gap between the pipe body 4 and the drain pipe 1. Even if long-term vibration or wear causes the threads to loosen slightly, the sealing effect can still be maintained through elastic compensation. Compared with traditional single-threaded seals, the risk of leakage is reduced.

[0018] The drain pipe 1 is connected to a plate 9, and a camera 11 is installed on the plate 9. The model of the camera 11 is selected according to the actual working requirements. Magnets 10 are attached to both the camera 11 and the plate 9. The two magnets 10 attract each other, and the camera 11 can be quickly installed and removed through magnetic attraction. The camera 11 is used to monitor whether there is beer liquid in the tank 8. The camera 11 captures the image in the tank 8 in real time. In this way, with the cooperation of an external control system and display system, it is possible to remotely observe whether there is beer liquid leaking into the tank 8 from the drain pipe 1.

[0019] Among them, a ring 2 is connected to the drain pipe 1. The ring 2 is used to restrict the movement of the pipe 4, ensuring that the pipe 4 cannot be further inserted after being threadedly connected to the drain pipe 1. A first rubber ring 3 is adhered to the ring 2. The first rubber ring 3 is in contact with one end of the pipe 4. The first rubber ring 3 is also made of food-grade nitrile rubber, which is resistant to alcohol corrosion and has good elasticity. The first rubber ring 3 is tightly fitted to the top plane of the pipe 4 to form an axial seal, further preventing liquid from overflowing from the threaded end.

[0020] Among them, pipe body 4 is L-shaped, which allows operators to directly open and close valve body 5 from the ground.

[0021] The part of the tube body 4 that extends into the drain pipe 1 is stepped, which allows for a gap between the tube body 4 and the drain pipe 1, making it easier to move multiple second rubber rings 7 into the drain pipe 1.

[0022] The diameter of the tank 8 is larger than the diameter of the downward end of the drain pipe 1, ensuring that the tank 8 can stably hold the leaked beer liquid.

[0023] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows: When this utility model is in use, after the pipe body 4 is threadedly connected to the drain pipe 1, by placing a second rubber ring 7 in multiple annular grooves 6 in the pipe body 4, and the contact between the drain pipe 1 and the first rubber ring 3 at the annular body 2, multiple second rubber rings 7 can be tightly contacted with the inside of the drain pipe 1 to form multiple seals. Compared with the traditional single thread seal, it can more effectively prevent beer liquid from leaking from the thread gap, reduce the risk of leakage due to vibration and wear caused by tiny gaps, and reduce raw material loss. At the same time, the window 12 can be used to directly observe whether there is beer liquid residue at the multiple second rubber rings 7, which makes it easy for operators to detect early signs of leakage in time and prevent tiny leaks from accumulating into obvious leaks. Furthermore, through the cooperation between the pipe body 4, the drain pipe 1, and the tank body 8, if multiple second rubber rings 7 fail, when the beer flows downward at the drain pipe 1 and the pipe body 4, the leaked beer liquid will fall into the tank body 8 for collection. When the camera 11 is running, it can observe the situation inside the tank body 8, which can prevent the beer liquid from falling to the ground to a certain extent, reduce the impact on the ground hygiene, thereby reducing the risk of equipment corrosion, reducing the burden of cleaning and maintenance, and ensuring production continuity.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fermenter with a discharge port leak-proof structure, characterized in that: The device includes a drain pipe (1), a pipe body (4) is threadedly connected to the drain pipe (1), and a plurality of annular grooves (6) are provided on the outer surface of the pipe body (4). A second rubber ring (7) is fitted in each of the plurality of annular grooves (6), and the plurality of second rubber rings (7) are in contact with the inner wall of the drain pipe (1). A valve body (5) is installed at one end of the pipe body (4), and a window (12) is installed at the drain pipe (1). The window (12) is located in the contact area between the plurality of second rubber rings (7) and the drain pipe (1). A groove (8) is connected to the pipe body (4).

2. The fermenter with discharge port leakage prevention structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plate (9) is connected to the drain pipe (1), and a camera (11) is provided on the plate (9). Magnets (10) are attached to both the camera (11) and the plate (9). The two magnets (10) attract each other. The camera (11) is used to monitor whether there is beer liquid in the tank (8).

3. The fermenter with discharge port leakage prevention structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ring (2) is connected to the drain pipe (1), and a first rubber ring (3) is adhered to the ring (2). The first rubber ring (3) is in contact with one end of the pipe (4).

4. The fermenter with discharge port leakage prevention structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tube (4) is L-shaped.

5. The fermenter with discharge port leakage prevention structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The portion of the tube (4) that extends into the drain pipe (1) is stepped.

6. The fermenter with discharge port leakage prevention structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the tank (8) is greater than the diameter of the lower end of the drain pipe (1).

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